Gabe Pickens brings steady lead-guard instincts and defensive playmaking to NM State
In the 2025-26 season, the freshman guard played 31 games and 24 starts for New Mexico State, led the team with 94 assists, and averaged 4.5 points and 3.0 assists in 20.7 minutes per game. [6] His value goes beyond the box score: he has shown real passing feel, recorded a career-high nine assists, and adds disruptive defense with a three-steal game on his resume, while his best stretch came in the CUSA Tournament when he scored a career-high 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting and hit all three of his threes. [6] He profiles as a fit for teams that want a pass-first, competitive guard who can organize offense, pressure the ball, and keep improving as a secondary creator. [6][13]
